US imposes sanctions on China refinery, others for Iran oil purchases

The U.S. imposed sanctions on about 100 individuals, entities and vessels, including a Chinese independent refinery and terminal, that helped Iran's oil and petrochemicals trade.

Letitia James, NY attorney general and Trump foe, indicted for bank fraud

New York Attorney General Letitia James, a longtime foe of President Donald Trump, was indicted for bank fraud on Thursday, a person familiar with the matter said.

Trump administration airs video at airports blaming Democrats for government shutdown

The Trump administration on Thursday began airing a video at airports nationwide blaming Democrats for a 9-day-old government shutdown that has prompted significant flight delays.

Judge blocks Trump's deployment of National Guard in Illinois

A federal judge in Chicago on Thursday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's deployment of hundreds of National Guard soldiers in Illinois.

Israeli cabinet ratifies Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal with Hamas

Israel's government ratified a ceasefire with the Palestinian militant group Hamas on Friday, clearing the way to suspend hostilities in Gaza and free Israeli hostages held there.

How is the government shutdown impacting air travel?

As the nations enters the second week of a government shutdown, the Federal Aviation Administration has braced for more airport staffing issues after staffing shortages began on Monday.